IN: Health
Advocates: Ease of access to contraception could lower accidental pregnancies
Vending machines commonly found in workplace break rooms generally contain soft drinks or snacks but one machine in Indianapolis dispenses unconventio…
Young Hoosiers urged to get cancer screening
The recent health diagnosis for Catherine, Princess of Wales, is shining a spotlight on the importance for Hoosiers younger than 50 to be screened …
IN students fed tasty lessons for healthy eating habits
Schools play a critical role in nurturing Hoosier children's health and well-being which lay the foundation for lifelong eating habits. Throughout …
Purdue researchers see possible link with dog, human cancer treatments
In the first experiment of its kind, Purdue University researchers treated canines diagnosed with cancer using chemotherapy to see if their response …
Report: IN youth making progress despite challenges
The newly released 2024 Kids Count Data Book finds the well-being of Indiana is better this year than last. More than 1.5 million children live in …
Sleepless nights can disrupt healthy heartbeat, internal clock
This is American Heart Month and new findings published by the American Heart Association showed irregular sleeping patterns -- over years, weeks or …
Indiana celebrates 'tremendous strides' on World Cancer Day
Scientists, oncologists and patients in Indiana are celebrating years of medical breakthroughs ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday. Nearly 25 years …
Report grades IN on tobacco use rates, public policy
Indiana does not fare well in a new report on what state and federal officials are, or could be, doing to discourage tobacco use. The American Lung …
Research confirms social media's deadly effects on youth of color
Social media platforms are used by practically everyone, but most widely by teens. One study pinpoints a link between online racism and higher rates …
IN researchers hope canine cancer study could help humans
Pets are often considered beloved family members, and like any loved one, their health is a priority. Research from Purdue University has found a …
Happier New Year? Post-holiday blues may linger for Hoosiers
As festive as the holidays can be, isolation and loneliness peak at this time of year for some Hoosiers. A 2022 survey found 55% of Americans …
Holiday travel takes patience for Hoosier heart patients
AAA is projecting a record 7.5 million air passengers will travel over the next two weeks. Cardiologists and the American Heart Association suggest …